Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
Excellent, Mirror in the Bathroom: The Child Who Was Father To The Man, Elkin, S
£12.19
or Best Offer
Condition:
“Slight Scratches to cover.”
Like New
A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. May have no identifying marks on the inside cover. No wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
2 available
Postage:
£8.00 Standard Int'l Postage.
Located in: Hereford, United Kingdom
Delivery:
Dispatched within 1 day
Estimated between Wed, 25 Sep and Mon, 7 Oct to 43230
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage.
Payments:
Get more time to pay. See payment informationfor PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:325945968176
Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller notes
- “Slight Scratches to cover.”
- ISBN
- 9781849912112
- Book Title
- Mirror in the Bathroom: the Child Who Was Father to the Man
- Publisher
- Chipmunkapublishing
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 203mm
- Genre
- Biographies & True Stories
- Topic
- Psychology, Healthcare System
- Item Width
- 127mm
- Item Weight
- 265g
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Description Nature or nurture, what is it that makes us who we are? After reading 'Mirror in the Bathroom, The Child who was Father to the Man', you decide. Born to warring parents in the winter of 62', a complete mental breakdown at the age of twelve is Stephen Elkin's escape, only to find him self incarcerated against his will into a home for juvenile delinquents. The story then moves on twenty five years, finds him happily married, set up in life, only for the demons of a past to come a calling. What follows is a horrific case of self harm, as the author, after numerous sorties with a corrupt cosmetics industry, describes how he tries to eradicate a face, the fall out knowing no bounds. Another breakdown follows, only for his long awaited recovery to be ended, as an accident in a top cycle race sees him wake up a different person. A suicide attempt leads to second incarceration into a mental hospital, while only then is he able to compare a mental health care system of the 'then' and 'now', whilst he finally finds himself diagnosed for the condition that has been the bane of his life. An yet the book is far more than a misery memoir, for it is a book of hope, explanation, as it illustrates through pertinent flashbacks - just what might be to blame for such a mental malaise. As it gets inside the mind of the mad man and boy. Describing in detail the lead up to a breakdown. Whilst it is also comedic, ironic, as it sets itself against the background of a quite unusual famous cycling family of the '60s. As finally, and most importantly, be it through the medication, the numerous hours of counseling, the self help or the attention to diet, it shows that where there is a will, then there really is a way, as one family finally makes a success of their lives and move on.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chipmunkapublishing
ISBN-13
9781849912112
eBay Product ID (ePID)
93352272
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mirror in the Bathroom: the Child Who Was Father to the Man
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Psychology, Healthcare System
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Genre
Biographies & True Stories
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
203mm
Item Width
127mm
Item Weight
265g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Item description from the seller
Business seller information
Bestsellers Limited
Lori Evans
Unit 3C2, Ramsden Road
Rotherwas Industrial Estate
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 6LR
United Kingdom
Value added tax number:
- GB 977738841
Company registration number:
- 05203037
I certify that all my selling activities will comply with all EU laws and regulations.
CRN Number:
- 05203037
Seller Feedback (63,555)
- e***o (695)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem was several days later than estimate and I have relied on seller's notification of when it was dispatched to attribute that to the post office, not the seller. Otherwise, dispatch appears to have been prompt and packaging satisfactory. Critically, the item was described fairly and I am very happy with it. Many thanks.
- s***d (661)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook condition described as 'Like New' and it is exactly that so I am very pleased; great value; very fast post; securely packed; 5 star recommended seller and thanks.Excellent, Terms & Conditions: Life in Girls' Boarding Schools, 1939-1979, Maxto (#315217099480)
- 0***i (4873)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSuperb guide (exactly as described) "as mint " sent Next Day in "Gorillaproof" packing + Vg comms = FIVE ***** STARS = Highly Recommended